Trailblazer's RFID based Library Management Solution is specially designed to meet the challenging requirements of colleges/institutions that maintain libraries & also public libraries which contain highly valuable books -both in terms of content & cost. The book-keeping techniques that involve painstaking manual input is prone to human error and highly incapable to meet challenges such as finding misplaced books, performing an inventory count, curbing theft etc.

RFID (Radio Frequency IDentification) is the latest technology detection systems. Unlike EM (Electro-Mechanical) and RF which have been used in libraries for decades, RFID to become tracking systems that combine security with more throughout the library, including easier and faster charge materials handling.

For a library, RFID have several added advantages over EAS and barcodes. One of the major benefits of an RFID system in a library is the ease of check-in and check-out of library items. Patrons can self check-in and check-out library items, saving themselves valuable time.

Our Library Management Solution makes it easier for libraries to take a stock of the situation by using a highly superior RFID technology for automatic identification and data-capture. All books are RFID tagged and related information in stored in the chip. Highly capable RFID readers are placed at strategic location especially at the entrance/exit gate that automatically read the book's tag and this record is stored in database.

Combined with our Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) capability, our solution is supremely secure and efficient. When this capability is invoked, the tags affixed to books are deactivated at the registration centre manually by the authorized staff. While passing through the gate, the RFID readers alert the staff through an alarm if the tag affixed to book is still active - which means that the transaction wasn't officially recorded and is an instance of theft.

Tagging library assets with our solution can help you track, impose late penalty, detect theft, check and manage stock, control access to restricted area. The targets used in RFID systems can replace both EM or barcodes.

Features & Benefits

• Rapid check-out / check-in
• Reduce time spent on searching books by locating them instantly.
• Detect illegal removal of books.
• Better management of inventory because of less handling by staff.
• Higher customer satisfaction levels due to improved service
• Reduced stress to staff as they are free from doing repetitive and laborious tasks.
• Better alternative to barcodes as RFID last longer.
• Reduce staff overhead costs by minimizing human involvement.

System Components

1. Check IN/Check OUT Counter
2. Walk Thru' Gate setup for Anti Theft
3. Handheld reader for Auditing/Searching
4. Self Check IN/Chenck OUT Kiosk
5. Book Drop Box
6. RFID Label

Trailblazer RFID Hardware
Trailblazer can provide you the RFID readers & tags you require to fit into your specific system. Each library system is unique and therefore the challenges you face are unique. We make the effort to understand your circumstance and with this knowledge we assist you in finding the most cost-effective ways to develop RFID technology in your library systems to improve productivity of staff, reduce capital budgets and provide a better experience and service to the library patrons.